The Dedman Center is a private campus recreation center with the primary purpose and focus on the SMU student and campus community. The Dedman Center hosts academic classes, University programs and student organization events. We abide by University calendar, policies and procedures. Decisions, rules, and protocols will be governed by University calendar, policies, procedures, and SMU student input. These decisions may have influence on our non-student members.

PURCHASING MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships can be purchased conveniently through the Online Member Portal or in-person and the Dedman Center’s front desk.

• All memberships are prepaid payment at time of enrollment.
• Memberships are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable and only valid for the purchaser.
• Government issued photo ID required.

Guest Pass options can be found HERE and only available for purchase through the Dedman Center’s Online Member Portal.

MEMBERSHIP RULES AND PROTOCOLS

·      Individual MUST be 18 years of age or older.

·      An SMU ID, Dedman Member Card, or government issued photo ID is REQUIRED to enter the Dedman Center.

·      Children under the age of 18 are NOT permitted entry or use of the Dedman Center unless parent has a paid membership and purchased a Minor Membership. Minor children are only permitted during Family Recreation Hours (Saturday and Sunday). See Hours and Schedule page for more on Family Recreation Hours.

·      Failure to purchase a new membership within 1 month of expiration will require purchase of a replacement Dedman Member Card.

·      All Members and Guest are expected to follow and abide by the Dedman Center’s Member Expectations and the Dedman Center’s Rules and Protocols.

MEMBERSHIP INCLUSIONS

Membership options have varying rates and durations depending on the individual’s role with the University or affiliation to the University.

·      Access to use the facility and services such as Group X classes, Climbing Wall, Indoor Pool, OA Rental Shop and OA Trips, and Intramurals.

·      Personal Training and some small group training classes will be additional fee.

·      Dedman Member Card will only be issued to new memberships with a duration exceeding 3 months. Lost or damaged cards within 2 years of original issue must purchase replacement.

·      All SMU affiliated (Student, Employee, Sponsored and Retiree) must purchase parking from SMU Parking and ID card office.

·      Spouse-partner members may be eligible to purchase on-campus parking from the Dedman Center or parking may be included with specific Alumni membership options. See descriptions below or visit Dedman Center Member On-Campus Parking.

·      Membership options with automatic payroll deduction are for full-time, benefit eligible 10-month and 12-month SMU employees. First month’s prorated amount due at time of enrollment.

·      Bundled Membership options include the main member and one (1) adult married spouse or domestic partner.

Accepted Payment Types:

·       Credit Cards (Discover, MasterCard, or VISA)

·       No American Express

SMU Students enrolled in 1 or more credit-bearing class with payment of tuition will be assigned a Student Membership activated the first day of classes.

SMU Faculty/Staff who are enrolled in classes must still purchase a Faculty/Staff membership to access the Dedman Center.

On-Campus Parking is available only to the Membership types indicated below. See Member Parking page for details.

*Family membership options will be eligible for purchase when the main member adds the family member to their existing membership profile.

BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023, membership rates for selected SMU affiliated memberships will increase. Please see below for updated pricing.[CD1]